Care

Wellness for riders, grooming articles, mental health.

Barn Etiquette: WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?

By Ariel Haver We’ve all experienced the horrors that accompany boarding.  Poor etiquette is beyond…

How To DIY Your Own Hay Steamer

The benefits of steaming hay are plentiful. Most horse owners who steam or soak hay…

When Your Horse Is Nervous In The Trailer

Maybe your horse is hesitant about loading in the trailer. Or maybe he walks in…

How To Clean and Store Your Clippers

Ever wonder why your clippers don’t run properly after you pull them out the bottom…

How to Scissor A Horse’s Mane

After we published a hot take about mane pulling in the Heels Down Brief, we…

Grooming Supplies that Won’t Break the Bank

By Liv Gude of Professional Equine Grooms, special contributor to Heels Down Mag When it…

When Your Horse Hates To Be Groomed

Maybe you’ve got an ex-racer with “thin-skinned Thoroughbred” syndrome. Or maybe you have a horse…

The Holidays Are Over. It’s Time To Clean Up

Marie Kondo might not be trending anymore, but Heels Down Mag is here to remind you that…

Impractical Glam Makeup For The Practical Rider

By D.J. Madson Makeup may or may not be of importance to athletes, particularly during…

How To Keep Those White Legs… Actually White In Winter

The winter mud season is upon us, and if you’ve got a grey horse or…